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	Moved for the second time for your convenience.  :-)
    
    	Martin will have to re-enter the graphic accounts of TGA's 9
    brilliant goals already this season.
   
    
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Note 86.0                    Tranmere Rovers & Aldo.                   2 replies
ESSB::MCUNNIFFE "It's a long time since '67"         13 lines  20-AUG-1991 16:32
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    This topic is the Tranmere Rovers topic and is to be used for any
    information on the team.
     They started off in Div. II very well with a superb win over Brighton
    at the Goldstone Ground with two superb strikes from the one and only
    ALDO who had a hat-trick denied him by the woodwork on two occesions.
    With ALDO spearheading the Trannie attack, then they must be among the
    favourites for promotion to DIV. I. 
      I will submit any informaion on matches each week and the goals as 
    they are scored because there certainly will be an abundance of goals
    with Aldo around.
    
       rgds,
        Martin

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Note 86.1                    Tranmere Rovers & Aldo.                      1 of 2
JURA::CAMPBELL "Sodomy Non Sapiens"                   7 lines  20-AUG-1991 17:40
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    Aldo is a second-rate player, playing for a second-rate team, in the
    second division, after he flopped in spain, after being sacked by
    Liverpool 'cos he wasn't up to even their (low) standards. He's a
    donkey, he always has been and he always will be. He only gets into the
    national squad 'cos they haven't got anyone better!
    
    Discuss.

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Note 86.2                    Tranmere Rovers & Aldo.                      2 of 2
MINDER::MACDONALDI "MUFC ECWC Champions"             13 lines  20-AUG-1991 17:54
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    Didn't think it would take toooo long for this note to appear, but
    never mind I'm sure it will be an interesting topic !!??
    
    My other half's friend was married to Eric Nixon who plays in goal for
    Tranny, met him a couple of times, bit of a big-head though so didn't
    stay long!!
    
    Must admit that I'm glad that they are were they are, (because it keeps
    a southern team out), and can't wait for your UN-biased opinions of the
    game and tga !!!??
    
    im

    Heard on the radio this morning that TGA is 33 years young.
    
    I wonder did Cunno send him a birthday card from Crete. -)

    Did TGA score on Saturday? Or is he still on a mere 9 goals for the
    season. Anyone know before Martin gets back and starts reposting
    all the lost notes here?
    
    regards,
    
    Andrew.D.Wicks

    No

    wednesday the 25th
    
    
    �rian.
    

    
    I can't believe it. I share the same birthday as TGA. I always knew
    that there was something good about him.
    
    This is one to tell the Grandchildren someday.
    
    Gerry

    
    	Gerry
    
    	TGA is 33
    	
    	Did not see your figures there, slip of the finger again!!!
    
    	Must be at least $% if not more.........(-
    
    	Still a Liverpool fan I presume, or is it Kanata Celtic
    	thes days.
    
    
    	Vinnie.
    

    It's 34 Vinnie, and yes I'm still a Liverpool supporter....what a great
    memory you've got. As for Kanata Celtic..... they don't know one end of
    a soccer ball from the other over here :-) If you don't have to wear 50
    pound of padding to play it, it's not a real mans game!
    
    Cheers,
    
    Gerry

    Hi all,
    
    
          It's great to be back in the notes again but they seem to be
    totally messed up.
    Before I forget, I must wish The Great Aldo belated birthday wishes as
    he was 33 on the 18th September and is currently playing the best
    football of his career having notched up his 10th goal of the season on 
    Saturday. I was also very pleased to hear that he had increased his
    international tally with a goal against the Hungarians. I haven't yet
    seen the goals but I heard reports that Sheedy has tried to claim
    Aldo's goal. All I can say is that if TGA claims a goal, then he is
    indeed the scorer. It's as simple as that.
      I had a great holiday in Crete and during the two weeks, I had a
    fantastic scoring record that even the great one would have been proud
    of. Like Aldo was so successful on the continent, I too was successful
    with the continentals having scored against the Dutch and Germans.
    Besides having a wonderful holiday, I also made people more aware of
    Aldo-ism by talking about him and wearing a tee-shirt reading on the
    front   TGA THE GREAT ALDO     and on the back
    ALDO SIMPLY THE BEST STRIKER. Many people would come up to me and ask
    me what TGA meant and then I would proceed to spread the word of Aldo
    to the masses, be they Greeks, Dutch, Swedish, Germans, English, Irish,
    etc. So now, I can rest more easily knowing that ALDO is known about
    all over Europe besides the notes conference.
    
    Cunno. 
            
            

    re -1
    
    		did you score with any women????
    
    
    |-) 

re .9

Who said that travel broadens the mind???


Stuo

    martin,
    
    Can you give us some details on your scoring run? I mean were they all
    tap ins or did you get your head to anything. Any long shots from
    outside the box?  
    
    Paul

    Crete's loss is our gain
    
    Peter

    You know the old saying, 
     "He who talks about it most gets nothing at all"
    But in Martins case it was a barrage of goals that lifted the roof
    of the net on several occasions. The only difference between Aldos
    scoring and Cunno scoring is that Aldos scores have no after effects.

    
    Latest score 
    
    	Tranmere 2      Newcastle 2
    
      Aldridge scored after 17 mins.  No news of other scorers.
    
    
    Vinnie..
    

    
   
    	...and it finished 6 - 6 after e.t.
    
    	with Tranny winning 3 - 2 (I think..) on spot-kicks.
    
    	No doubt TGD scored, so Martin will be in here soon with all the
    	info   8-)
    
    	Andy.

    
    Tranmere Rovers 6
    Newcastle Utd   6
    
    Tranny win on penalties but the greatest achievement of the night has
    to be Aldo's superb hat-trick which included one penalty and on the
    other two occasions, he punished weak back-passes I will have more info
    as I get it but there seems to be no stopping the great Aldo
    
     Cunno

    
    Tranmere Rovers......6       Newcastle..........6
    McNab 7                      Quinn 3 24 118 pen
    Aldridge 18 94 120 pen       Peacock 64 109 
    Steel 75                     Clark 103
    Martindale 95
    
    Tranmere won 3-2 on penalties.
    
    ALDRIDGE HAT-TRICK SINKS MAGPIES.
    ================================
    Newcastle were the latest team to feel the might of Aldo as they
    crashed out of the Zenith Data Systems cup at Prenton Park last night.
    Newcastle found themselves 5-3 down five minutes into extra-time but
    fought back to lead 6-5 two minutes from the end when Micky Quinn
    completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot. But deep into injury
    time, Aldo not to be out shone by Quinn also completed his hat-trick
    from the penalty spot.
    Quinn, Lee Clark and O'Brien all failed in the penalty shoot-out for
    Utd, and Tranny with only one miss by Dave Higgins went through.
    It seems that there is no stopping THE GREAT ALDO.
    
    Cunno.

    re -1
    
    That was never a penalty (Aldridge's 3rd goal).

    
    "WHO'S SORRY NOW"
    During the summer, Liverpool, Notts For and Spurs paid out over 7m on 
    Dean Saunders, Terry Sheringham and Gordon Durie but none of them can
    match Aldridge's goal spree. Tranmere picked him up for a mere 275,000
    and now he's worth his weight in goals. The following is how some of
    the mamagers rate TGA.
    "You just have to look into John eyes to see how hungry he is"-
    Tranmere's John King.
    "Many bosses probably underestimated what Aldridge can still do"-David
    Pleat.
    "John will always score goals"-Manchester city's Peter Reid.
    "I'm an Aldo fan-if things had been different I'd have taken him"-
    Oldham boss Joe Royle.
    The sight of John Aldridge banging in the goals for Tranmere must be
    enough to make some first division managers reach for a revolver to
    blow their brains out. Already this season, TGA has scored 14 goals,
    more than Saunders, Sheringham and Durie all together. 
    Next Saturday night, I am going to a testimonial dinner to honour the
    greatest midfielder of the last 10 years, Ronnie Whelan and who knows,
    Aldo might even be there himself.
    
        Cunno.
     

   yes cunno,
     i have to agree the great one was definitely the buy of the season
     i would'nt mind seeing him back at anfield either in a red shirt of
    course.                   
             
                                                     rgds,
                                                     Tony.

    Ref: .22
    
    Cunno, gimme a break. He's scoring goals in the second division. It
    doesn't mean he could do the same in the first. If he was anywhere near
    as good a player as you say he would be in the first division. Don't
    kidd yourself.
    
    JC

    
    Come on JC,
               You and I both know that Aldo is one of the greatest
    strikers to grace the game and Tranny and Ireland are blessed to have
    such a rare talent at their disposal. You must be aware of the fact
    that Aldo has done tremendously well at every club from Newport to
    Oxford to Liverpool to Real Sociedad and now Tranny and we both know
    that many 1st div. managers blundered by not signing him when he became
    available from Spain. Finally JC, it is you who are kidding yourself
    when you fail to acknowledge what a great scorer he is.
    
        Cunno.
    

    >such a rare talent at their disposal. You must be aware of the fact
    >that Aldo has done tremendously well at every club from Newport to
    >Oxford to Liverpool to Real Sociedad and now Tranny and we both know
    >that many 1st div. managers blundered by not signing him when he became
    >available from Spain. Finally JC, it is you who are kidding yourself
    
    Unbiased Irish supporters are also more than aware that he has done
    *nothing* for Ireland...........
    
    	- Robin......

    I was disappointed he didn't play when Ireland visited here last June.
    Lets see how he performs against Leeds in the next round of the League
    Cup. 
    
    JC
    
    

    I don't think you can argue that there are better defenses and
    goalkeepers overall in the First Division than there are among the
    likes of Wolves, Plymouth Argyle, Bristol Rovers, etc. 
    
    Of course, a diety like TG Aldo, the perfect scorer, will acheive 
    spritual oneness with his scoring touch no matter where he plays, so 
    it is obvious that it is only us mere mortals erring in our ways to 
    suggest otherwise. 
    
    All I can do is hope and pray that TGA will forgive me for suggesting
    such a blasphemous thought....
    
    Tomm-o

    
    I finally met the greatest goalscorer of all time last Saturday when I
    met TGA in the Burlington hotel for Ronnie Whelan's testimonial dinner. 
    We spoke for a short while and I informed him of how highly he is
    regarded as a striker by most people in a certain notes conference. He
    is a very genuine person on top of being a great goal getter and I also 
    had a photograph taken of the two of us by former Liverpool great,
    Steve Staunton. I have sent all the photos to get developed and am
    eagerly awaiting their return.
    
       Cunno.

    Is it true that Rovers have only won 3 league games this season? What a buy
    wassisname turned out to be then.
    
    Stevo.
    

    I hear that TGA was so excited about meeting Cunno on Saturday that he
    could'nt concentarte on the match at Oxford this weekend.

    I heard Aldo and Cunno were seen dancing together in Tamango's later on
    Saturday night/Sunday morning.
    
    Paul

    Is TGA playing for Ireland today?
    
    JC

    Its about time! Last night I got to see TGA for the first time in a
    non-Ireland match (Sports channel America was showing the 2nd round
    of the Rumbelows Cup) and he cheated in taking a penalty. Was it
    against Chelsea? I don't remember.
    
    Anyway, in topic 33 (Leeds) someone quotes a radio announcer as 
    saying Tranmere could have been 3 up at the break if they had a 
    finisher. That pretty much explains why TGA was not picked up by a 
    first division team. 6 or 7 seven goals playing in the second division
    hardly qualifies anyone as a GREAT SCORER, as TGC has said many times.
    
    The other remaning questions is: Will he ever score for Ireland?
    
    JC

    
    Derby 0
    Tranmere 1 (Aldo)
    
    Number 21 of the season for Aldo and we're just into the month of
    November. The man's a bloody genius and God only knows on how many
    goals he will end up on by the end of the season.....60......70...
    
       Cunno.
    

    
    I have just learned that the man who was responsible for bringing THE
    GREAT ALDO to Oxford Utd. and who a few seasons later informed Aldo
    that he was wanted by Liverpool is now feared dead. The man in question
    is tycoon Robert Maxwell who is missing and feared to be drowned as he
    is missing from his luxury yacht in some exotic area of the world.
    Despite his vast business acquisitions and wealth, he will always be
    remembered for bringing THE GREAT ALDO TO Oxford where he was chairman
    and then bearing great news to the great striker that Kenny and the 
    Anfield reds were after him.
    
          Cunno.

                
    Cunno once again beats both BBC world service and CNN to the news that
    matters - it appears true that the star of Billy the Fish and archenemy
    of many football supporters is no more due to falling off his yacht
    somewhere off the Canary islands (world service) or somewhere east
    of the U.S (CNN).
    
    How significant that TGA's most recent strike was against one of 
    Big Bob's Maxwell House family of clubs.
    
    I hereby nominate .35 for note of the year - clearly the BBC picked up
    their feed from this note (:==:) and I rang CNN to let them know!!
    
    I imagine the Moderators will permit us a Robert Maxwell note in
    the morning?
    
    Regards,
    
    Andrew.D.Wicks
                                                                      

    Confirmed: the man drowned in Tenerife waters is Robert Maxwell.

    
    Tranmere 2
    Milwall  1
    Number 22 of the season for this prolific striker who must have Souness
    and the other brainless 1st Div managers scratching their heads in
    disbelief as he keeps on finding the net with stunning regularity. Last
    night's strike was from the penalty spot and I will submit more details
    later plus THE GREAT ALDO'S meeting with the late Robert Maxwell.
    
         Cunno.
    

    
    Re .39
    
    >Number 22 of the season for this prolific striker who must have
    Souness and the other brainless 1st Div
    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
    
    A chink of light perhaps.  Maybethis brainless manager has consigned
    you to mediocrity this season.
    
    Gary.

>> Last night's strike was from the penalty spot. 
    
   How many is that from the "spot", Martin.????

    
    "Robert Maxwell's home in Oxford is as imposing as the man himself.
    They are both larger than life. He dominated the room when I walked
    into his study for the meeting I hoped would secure my 750,000 transfer
    to Liverpool. It was Maxwell who began the talking as he said to me "I
    could have held out for more money but I didn't want to ruin it for
    you". "You will tell no-one", he said as he glared at me in a way that
    was both frightening and intimidating. He didn't have to say so , but I
    knew that a leak to the mirror's main rivals could damage my move and
    he was the kind of man who had the power to call my transfer off.
    After the deal had been concluded, Maxwell rang Liverpool chairman
    Peter Robinson and I heard him say "I want you to pay him really well
    because he deserves it. He is a really good player".
    He is an amazing man, Mr Maxwell. He loves football without knowing
    much about the game, and has done so much for Oxford and other clubs.
    He has power, money and on that Sunday morning, I knew he had my career
    in his hands".
    
         Cunno

    What have the late Robert Maxwell and Aldo got in common ?
    
    They're both has-beens.......
    
    or 
    
    At one point in their careers they found themselves out of their
    depth....
    
    	- Robin

    "Can Aldo Swim?" 
    
    Tasteless, but a cracker.  :^)
    
    Barry. 

    
    You've finally cracked haven't you Martin ?

    
    	Sheesh.....what are you on Martin ? Been eating the funny mushrooms
    	or something ?

    
  re.45
      		
    	I see that there is a sick mind in this conference who likes to
        make fun of someone who has tragically died and cannot answer
    	back these allegations surrounding his death.The allegations that
    	Cunno made are totally uncalled for and until the results of the 
    	Post Mortem are made public ,he should shut his big mouth and
    	respect the dead.There may be close relations or friends working
    	in this company who find note .45 distressing.
    
    
    
    
    

    
    Here here !!
    
    Cunno (and a couple of others) have proved to be Strokers of the 1st
    degree with some of the crap they've come out with in this note.
    
    

    re .45
    
    Cunno,
    
    I had the misfortune to read your gibberish before it was set hidden.
    
    Grow up .
    
    Kev...(who's getting a bit fed up with your stupid rantings)

    
    Cunno.
    
    I read it as well. I usually enjoy reading your articles
    about TGA, even after he has scored against Chelsea. 
    
    Regardless of how lighthearted your intentions were regarding 
    your previous note a death is not to be joked about even when
    the individual is a million miles (and �s) away from our own
    lives.
    
    I doubt that your intention was to upset people and you are
    more than likely amazed at the reaction, but there you go.
    
    'Nuff said.
    
    JN.

    
    I didn't mean anything bad in my note although most people seem to have
    taken offence to it. There was no intention to bring the name of Robert
    Maxwell into disrepute. I just thought it would add a bit of humour to
    the notes but obviously I was wrong. I am now seriously considering
    from withdrawing from the notes altoghether as I'm not sure whether
    anything I contribute will be taken up wrong.
    
             rgds,
              Martin

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>    I didn't mean anything bad in my note although most people seem to have
>    taken offence to it. There was no intention to bring the name of Robert
>    Maxwell into disrepute. I just thought it would add a bit of humour to
>    the notes but obviously I was wrong. I am now seriously considering
>    from withdrawing from the notes altoghether as I'm not sure whether
>    anything I contribute will be taken up wrong.
    

Martin,

I for one, will not lose a minutes sleep over Cap'n Bob's demise. I had
a very low opinion of him , on most counts, but his forays into the sport
that I enjoy, demonstrated that his only interest was one of self-promotion.

Maybe, in the interests of entente cordial, you should confine your 
contributions, to your well balanced match reports and updates on the 
greatest living Scouser.

I am keeping the Kleenex on standby,

Stuart

So what did Maxwell do for footie ? Self promotion was *the* name of the game!

Off the top of my head, his major contributions were:

Messed up Derby  - sold them off after relegation.
Messed up Oxford - and tried to merge them with Reading.
Almost messed up Spurs.

Please feel free to add to this list.

Keep on keepin' on Cunno !!

    I have just witnessed a historic moment. Cunno has just deleted the
    Football Note from his notes Conference. Will this be a day to
    remember. Will they ask in years to come. Where were you when Cunno
    deleted his Football Notes. (-: (-:
    
    �rian.
    
    

    Kinda' sensitive, isn't he!!
    
    Gerry Կ�
           -

    
    Oi Cunno, come back yer daft Sh!te.
    
    The world needs pi$$ takers like your good self. I wouldn't loose to much
    sleep over people not liking what you write. What would TGA think if he
    knew that one of his most ardent supporters had 'packed his bags' 
    
    Paul
    
    PS Most people in here ain't got the balls to write what they really
    thought about Sinkswell, sorry Maxwell.
    

    Chaps,
    
    Be realistic. Did Maxwell (R.I.P.) ever give a toss about Cunno? Did he
    ever give a toss about any one else in these notes? Does he even know
    he's being discussed?
    
    Come back Cunno.
    
    
    Paul

    Does it really matter if some overweight, hyperactive tycoon aged 68
    had a heart attack and fell overboard ? Do bears crap in the woods ?
    
    Has Cunno been affected so much by a rare Liverpool Victory that he is
    seen walking towards a pier at night ?
    
    jb.

    Totally agree.  Speaking as an Oxford Utd fan - I find it hard to say
    anything good about Maxwell.  I never saw what Martin wrote but it
    wasn't bad enough for him to pull out of the conference altogether.
    
    I know I speak for myself and my friend Neil Cossey when I say 
    
    COME BACK CUNNO.
    
    		Brian.

    
    I can speak for myself, it's the best thing thats happened to this
    confersance.
    
    STAY AWAY CUNNO......
    
                                Neil.... 
    
    
    
    
    

    re -.1  :-)
    
    
    Bob's gone, Cunno's gone (by choice)........ and I don't give a
    monkeys. 
    
    	- Robin

    Tranmere 1 Plymouth 0
    
    Aldos 23rd goal of the season from the penalty spot.

    If you-know-who gets 2 more, will it entice a well-known O'Noter to
    draw parallels between scoring rates and the number of years since a
    well known club last won a league Championship ?
    
    jb.

    Extracts from an interview with TGA in the Irish Independent
    yesterday...   TGA is the first man since Dixie Deans to score 20 by
    the end of October.   The interviewer also claims that three out of the
    four taxi drivers he spoke to in Liverpool said that TGA was better for
    Liverpool than Rush.  TGA has also been nominated for some Scouser of
    the year award alomg with John Parrott and the Hunch Back (Beardsley).
    
    

    
    Runcorn 0
    Tranmere 3 (TGA 2, Irons)
    
    The greatest striker of the modern era scored twice for Tranny and one
    of them was a superb overhead kick that the keeper didn't even see.
    It's still only Nov. 18th and the great one has 25 cracking goals.
    
        Cunno 

    Martin,
    
    Come on, why let the magic figure of '25' go by without making another
    comment ?
    
    jb.

    re .66
    
    >> It's still only nov 18th and the great one has 25 cracking goals
    
    Is that 23 penaltys during practice on week-trainings...?:-)
     
    Mats

    
    Could somebody post the Tranmere fixtures for the rest of the
    season.
    
         yours in anticipation,
              Cunno.

    
    	Is this a formal change of allegiance? I think we should be told.

    
    Martin,
    
    Where should it be posted, in case you leave the conference again?
    
    cheers,
    
    	Stefan

    
    Once again, could anyone post the Tranmere fixtures for the remainder
    of the season.
    
         rgds,
          Cunno
    

Martin,

       As a good neighbour, and in appreciation for giving everyone in 
the area a sneak preview of Achung Shiteinthenappy Baby, and even though I still
think the album is rubbish, I will give you a Fixtures list of Div 2  along
with all the other Div's, IN FULL COLOUR all for yourself to adorn the wall
with that new U2 poster of yours.
 
So there...... 

Rgds,
Shaughs.

    Regarding Cunno's poster. That would'nt happen to be a full frontal of 
    Adam Clayton now would it?
    
    Barry. 

>>   Regarding Cunno's poster. That would'nt happen to be a full frontal of 
>>    Adam Clayton now would it?
    

I'm afraid not, But then again one poster of a pri*k (TGA) is enough to
have on any wall -:) -:)

Rgds,
Shaughs

    
    During the summer holidays of 1986, I worked in Tescos London. During
    that time I worked with a friend who was from Oxford and was a fanatic
    supporter. At that time also, Rushie had left the Pool and there was
    all the speculation about who would take his place. I kept telling my
    Oxford friend that it would be THE GREAT ALDO but he couldn't face up
    to the fact of losing the lethal striker. Eventually, Aldo did leave
    and little did either of us know the huge success that was to meet Aldo
    at Anfield.
        THE GREAT ALDO joined Liverpool in Jan 1987 and the following are
    his amazing statistics::
    
          Season 1986-87
          ==============
        League appearances        Goals
              9                     2
    
          Season 1987-88
          ==============
        League appearances        Goals
             36                    26
        FA Cup appearances        Goals
              6                     2
        League Cup app            Goals
              3                     1
        Charity shield app        Goals
              1                     2
    
        Season 1988-89
        ==============
       League appearances         Goals
             35                    21
       FA Cup appearances         Goals
              7                     6
       League cup app             Goals
              5                     2
    
        Season 1989-90
        ==============
     League appearances           Goals
              2                     1 (v Palace in the 9-0 thrashing)    
    
        So, Aldo played 104 games for the Pool and notched 63 goals in the
    process and yes Gary, you were absolutely correct in that quiz.
      Perhaps an easier way to look at the amazing statistics::
    
                     |1986-87| |1987-88| |1988-89| |1989-90|
    ----------------------------------------------------------------  
       League app        9         36       35         2
            Goals        2         26       21         1   
    ----------------------------------------------------------------- 
       FA Cup app                   6        7
            Goals                   2        6       
    -----------------------------------------------------------------
    League C  app                   3        5
            Goals                   1        2
    -----------------------------------------------------------------
    C Shield  app                   1
            Goals                   2
    -----------------------------------------------------------------
       
       No matter which way one looks at it, the facts are still amazing.
     
            Cunno.

    Martin,
     Ever thought of working for the BBC?
    Ian.
    

    Martin,
    
    Did Aldo ever score a penalty in an FA Cup final?
    
    Shane

    
    Shane,
          THE GREAT ALDO failed in the 1988 cup final after a poxy save by
    Beasant but the following year ALDO wasn't to be denied as he scored
    one of the best goals ever to be seen in a cup final at Wembley when he
    beat Southall after just four minutes finishing off a superb move
    involving Beardsley, Nicol, McMahon and a devastating finish by Aldo.
    
         Cunno

    Martin,
    
    The Brent Park TESCOS I presume?
    
    Barry.                          

    
    ZDS cup 
    Middlesborough 0
    Tranmere 1 ( Who else)
    
    This was a game totally dominated by Boro with Tranny only having one
    or two forays into the opposition's half. Still, a striker of Aldo's
    potential needs only one chance and he certainly took it again last 
    night.
    
       Cunno.

    
    Aldo sensationally failed to score at the weekend in the 4-0 loss
    against Ipswich, perhaps he is saving up for a Christmas treat of
    goals.
    
    
    
    
    
     BTW, our dog of twelve years died last week after a long illness &
    we got a five week old pup to replace him. The young brother wants to
    call the dog 'Prince' but I am adament that he should be called......
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
      ......................ALDO
     
              
              Cunno.

    re.-1
    
    note of the year?
    

    
    	Martin
    
    	Are you comparing TGA to a dog?
    
    	Strange man.....................is Martin Cunniffe
    
    	Vinnie.
    

Re last,


      Vinnie I think that after the 4 - 0 grubbing by Ipswich,
Martin felt TGA needed a good root in the h*le THUS the invention
of the dog called Aldo....


Every time TGA fails to score from now on...


The dog gets a kick in the A$*e    


Giving Martin a false feeling that he is
punishing TGA -:) -:) 

                      <<< Note 66.84 by MACNAS::VBLAKE >>>
                         -< A dog called ALDO!!!!!!!! >-

    
��  Are you comparing TGA to a dog?

He was always good at sniffing out the half chance.

�rian.

    re.last
    
    is that a compliment?
    Ian.
    

    
    Anyone see Saint & Greavsie on Sat?  OK I know it's crap but you do get
    to see some snippets of football.  Anyway they picked their all time
    team of Johns and guess who was at centre forward.
    
    Strange though I always thought Aldo's first name was "The Great." :-)
    
    Gary.
    
    PS in a tabloid Ian St. Pratt also claimed that Liverpool should have
    bought TGA rather than Saunders and that TGA was a better player.
    
    Gary.

    
    Did Aldo actually play against Ipswich on Saturday? I find it very hard
    to believe that he didn't hit the net. Maybe somebody can clarify this
    for me.
    
         Cunno

    
    
    TGA did play against Ipswich but Tranny's new green away strip is not
    to his liking.  :-) :-)
    
    Gary.

    Looks like we'll be crossing paths again Martin,when "66 FM"(Tranny)
    will be dumped out of the ZDS!	
    	How about a wager????
    
    
    M.J.

    
    	He played, but was marked out of the game by some 2nd Division
    	defender who's name I can't remember 8-)
        
    	..but I like the "green jersey" one the best..;-)
    	
    	Andy.

    Anyone see TGA on Question of sport last night ?

    re:-1
    ..ahhhhh......that explains why he failed to score for 66FM!!!!
    

    O.K., I give up.
    
    Why 66FM ?
    
    Wayne

    Tranny?
    

    How come TGA wasn't named BBC Sports Personality of the Year last
    night?

    Because he's an above average player in a mediocre second division
    team..
    
    jb.

    re.97
    
    TGA never got it because Liz Mcgolgen won it  :-)

    re.97
    
    >> TGA never got it because Liz Mcgolgen won it  :-)

    Had Aldo been an English international, then there is no doubt in my mind
that he would have walked away with the award. Anyway, it's great to see an 
athlete like Liz McColgan win the award rather than a stupid pratt like Gazza
and then having to suffer those pathetic facial expressions in the newspapers
the following day.

     Cunno  

    >Had Aldo been an English international, then there is no doubt in my mind
    >that he would have walked away with the award. 
    
    Strange deduction Cunno seeing as though the person that did win the
    award is also NOT an English International.
    
    	- Robin.....

Tranmere 2 (TGA, Irons I think)
York city 1

Another win for the Tranny with another cracker from the most lethal
striker in the business, Aldo. It was supposed to have been one of the best
F.A. cup goals of all time but then that comes as no surprise to me. Once
again, well done Aldo and Tranny.

    Cunno

    
    	Correction to last..
    
    	Tranny won 1 - 0 against the mighty York City. TGD scored a simple
    	goal with a header from about 4 yards.
    
    	But don't let those facts spoil an otherwise wonderful
    	immagination. 8-)
    
    

    Andy,
    it said 2-1 on the teletext last night...
    

                       <<< Note 66.103 by TRUCKS::SANT >>>
                                -< Not quite.. >-

    
     >>	Correction to last..
    
     >>	Tranny won 1 - 0 against the mighty York City. TGD scored a simple
     >>	goal with a header from about 4 yards.
    
     >>	But don't let those facts spoil an otherwise wonderful
     >>	immagination. 8-)
    
       Andy, 
           the score was in fact 2-1 as I previously stated. The quality of
the goal however may have been slightly exaggerated.

        Cunno.

    
    	I think I'm going slightly mad..
    
    	Tranny did win it 2-1 as Martin so rightly said. Don't know what
    	I was talking about actually...must have been so blinded by TGD's
    	lightening strike that the rest of the game became irrelevant. 8-}
     
    	Andy.

When Cunno comes back from his christmas break, could he please explain what
Paul Futcher was doing head-butting Aldo elbow and getting the great man
sent-off. :-)

�rian.

    Wishing all you noters out there a very happy and prosperous new year.
I really enjoyed the Saint and Greavsie plus the BBC FA cup previews on 
Saturday as they had excellent profiles on THE GREAT ALDO. Absolutely superb
stuff. Also my second favourite player at the moment has to be Dennis Bailey
for that superb strike that stuffed the Mancs on New year's day.

     Cunno    

   Well the greatest striker in the world notched his 29th goal of the season
last Saturday in the thrilling 4-3 win over Wolves. Aldo had been on 28 for some
time so it was nice to see him progress. He was also out with a two match 
suspension which was totally unfair as he didn't do anything to merit this.
This is the first entry in the ALDO topic since Jan 6th so let's have some more
comments, info, etc. on the great player.

       Cunno

    Ok Cunno, he scored again last night.
    
    Tono

Yes, Martin, and out of those 29, a whole eleven have come in Division 2. Did 
Tranny buy him to win the ZDS cup?!

grahame

    And how many of those 11 were penalties?

    .... and on how many of those penalties did he cheat? 

   Is the greatest striker of the modern era playing for Ireland tomorrow
against the Welsh? THE GREAT ALDO is now on 30 goals so far this season and
the only person close to him is Duncan Shearer on 28. These statistics, I 
believe speak magnitude for the class of striker that ALDO is. Long may he
reign to terrorise defences across the world.

     Cunno

No. Jack's gone for the proven class of Cascarino and Byrne instead. 
Astonishing isn't it?

grahame

    
    Martin,
    
    	How did Tranny do on Friday????? Lost at home didn't they, bit like
    that other team you support, Liverpool(but not at home before someoen
    says anything:). Ah well maybe next week/month/year etc...
    
	Also read that Aberdeen boss Willie Miller is to make a #400,000
    offer to tranny for Aldo... What do you say to that....?
    
    Mac

         <<< Note 66.116 by MINDER::MACDONALDI "MUFC ECWC Champions" >>>
                             -< Also for the Dons >-

     
     Martin,
     	Also read that Aberdeen boss Willie Miller is to make a #400,000
    offer to tranny for Aldo... What do you say to that....?
    
    Mac

    I'm totally surprised that the offer is only a paltry 400,000 when we
hear players like Shearer being quoted at 3 million pounds but then again I
would love to see the Mancs having to fork out that kind of money for him.

   Cunno

      <<< Note 66.117 by ESSB::MCUNNIFFE "The Mancs are out of the cup" >>>

�� I would love to see the Mancs having to fork out that kind of money for him.

�� Cunno

Just like Looneypool paid 2.9 million for that Prolific scorer Saunders, and
by the way did they pay 1.5 Million for that Plonker who made the dreadful 
back-pass last saturday.

�rian.

    <<< Note 66.118 by ESSB::BLONG "The Scousers Trophy Cabinet is Empty" >>>
                 -< Aldo = 30 goals, but only 12 league goals >-

Just like Looneypool paid 2.9 million for that Prolific scorer Saunders, and
by the way did they pay 1.5 Million for that Plonker who made the dreadful 
back-pass last saturday.

   �rian,
         Deano is indeed a prolific scorer with 20 goals this season. That's
more than either of those plonkers Hughes and McClair have scored this season.
Hughes got two on Saturday which means he won't score again until September.
    Wright is also proving himself since he came to the Pool. I won't even 
compare him with Pallister or Bruce.

     Cunno
   

      <<< Note 66.119 by ESSB::MCUNNIFFE "The Mancs are out of the cup" >>>

��� Deano is indeed a prolific scorer with 20 goals this season. That's more
��� than either of those plonkers Hughes and McClair have scored this season.

Martin,
       I'm afraid you have got your facts wrong again, as "Choccy has scored
20 goals this season.

��� Wright is also proving himself since he came to the Pool. I won't even 
��� compare him with Pallister or Bruce.

Your right not to compare him with Pally or Brucie as they have won honours
in the game. Until that plonker plays with a sucessful team he will win 
nothing.

�rian.

   

    re .119
    
    The trouble with Dean Saunders is that he can't score when playing the
    big boys. He has not even reached 10 in the first division.
    But then that is in keeping with Saunders past form -- he has yet to
    reach 20 league goals in a season.

    
    
    I see Pat Nevin from Everton has joined Tranny on a months loan. Tranny
    may try to get Pat on a permanent basis.
    He could be in for the game against Port Vale on Friday.
    
    mac

         <<< Note 66.122 by MINDER::MACDONALDI "MUFC ECWC Champions" >>>
                             -< Nevin for Tranny >-

    
    
    I see Pat Nevin from Everton has joined Tranny on a months loan. Tranny
    may try to get Pat on a permanent basis.
    He could be in for the game against Port Vale on Friday.
    
    Yes Indeed, that's good news for THE GREAT ALDO who should benefit from
Nevin's trickery on the ball and ALDO could reach over 50 goals if he gets
the proper service from NEVO.

    Cunno

    Plymouth 1 - Tranmere 0
    
    From the newspaper report sh...you know who missed a penalty!
    
    Oh well, shades of the '88 cup final.
    
    Stevo

    
    reading the report about the tranny-Blackburn draw (2-2) on Easter
    Monday, it appears that a certain prolific goalscorer was lucky not to
    be sent off for deliberate handball, on his own goal line  (he must
    have forgot to change round at half time).
    How can it be that a player can be sent off for this offence (eg the
    coventry player at Cunnos new fave team Leeds(x3)), and one not even geat a
    booking eg TGA  ???   Perhaps the the pro-Liverpool bias of the
    officials extends to ex-Liverpool players as well ????   :-) :-)
    
    Paul  

    >How can it be that a player can be sent off for this offence (eg the
    >coventry player at Cunnos new fave team Leeds(x3)), and one not even geat a
    >booking eg TGA  ???   Perhaps the the pro-Liverpool bias of the
    
    I think the rules are somewhat more relaxed at the lower levels of
    football........
    
    	- Robin

    Re last two notes,
                      It's not the first time that legendary players have got
away scott free after doing something blatant. We all remember the great
Maradona "hand of God" goal in the 1986 world cup. Other lesser players like
Best, Charlton, Law, Robson, Hughes, Ince, Bruce have also conned referees and 
who will forget that challenge by Toni Schumacker on Battiston in the 1982
world cup semi-final when he wasn't even cautioned so THE GREAT ALDO isn't the
first to get away with something.

     Cunno

    re:
      <<< Note 66.126 by RTOEU::RDELANEY "Awayanboilyerheid....." >>>
    
      > I think the rules are somewhat more relaxed at the lower levels of
      > football........
    
      >     - Robin
    
    Tell that to the ref who sent Kevin Brock off, for deliberate
    (allegedly) handball after 3 mins. in Newcastle's game at Derby.
    Not to mention the other 2 players and Terry Mac who also went for an
    early bath. 
    
    I think he should be told something. ;-)
    
    Tim
               

         Aldo scores against the Albanians when it needed the touch of a 
genius to break the deadlock. What a superb goal it was with a lovely
weighted cross from young Keane to the deadliest striker in the game who
made all his experience tell by getting in between defender and keeper to
head the ball into the corner. If this had been Linekar, people would never
stop talking about it but I suppose we have come to expect these things
from THE GREAT ALDO. I myself wasn't at the game but �rian Long was there and
he seemed to be very impressed with him saying that he never stopped running,
could have had a hat-trick and that if United want to win the league, then they
should sign him. Aldo now has scored against the Turks, Maltese, Tunizians,
Swiss and Albanians and after being top scorer in the Euro qualifier group
must be favourite to top the scoring charts for this world cup group. There
are also rumours around that Everton are interested in Aldo. He wouldn't 
need to be much of a striker to be better than Mo Johnston. I also wouldn't
be surprised if Kenny made an offer for him as Kenny knows exactly what he
is capable of.
   By the way, Aldo will be here in Digital Ballybrit on June 20th as a 
member of a football coaching school so that's one day I'll have to put
in my diary.
P.S. I'm also in London this weekend as it is a bank holiday and I'm going 
to U2 on Sunday night at Earl's Court so if any of you noters want to meet
for a drink, fine but don't all come together.

     Cunno.

Martin,
	I'll agree that aldo did alot of running, but the other two chance that
he missed, well he should have got one of them. God only knows how he could miss
them!! Quinn (i'm afraid to say) was useless, he seemed slow. I couldnt figure
out why jack didnt put on tony, as myself & everybody felt he would have been 
more effective.

Well at least we got the two points and we've started on the right foot.
With the number of games in the group, I dont think goal difference will come 
into it.


	Mick

    Excuse me, but what have the Republic of Ireland and Albania got to do 
    with Tranmere? On second thoughts, don't answer that!

    
    Cunno,
    
    When are you having Aldo's baby ?
    
    ?
    
    

     <<< Note 66.132 by PAKORA::JJACK "Europe ain't CFC free after all" >>>

    
>>    Cunno,
    
>>  When are you having Aldo's baby ?
    
    ?
    
      I'm due to have the baby in about 3 months time.

       Cunno    

    Cunno,
    
    What would you do if Man. Utd. signed TGA. i.e Would he still be the
    greatest? WOuld they still be Crap etc..
    
    Gerry

     I have just taken part in a 6-a-side soccer tournament in DEC Galway.
We played three, drew three, conceeded no goals & scored no goals. For a 
while I was very depressed about the whole outcome. I was also substituted
in all three games even though I played exceptionally well, holding up the
ball, astute passing, chasing lost causes to the corner flag and generally
all round intelligent play. Then I sat back and began to analyse the
situation. The greatest striker in the modern era, John Aldridge has also
suffered the same fate. Like myself a great finisher but not getting the
ball as often as he would like and how many times has he been substituted
in the green shirt after running himself into the ground, unselfish play &
after laying on several chances for teammates.
   There are not many players around who understood what Aldo must have
gone through after he was called ashore during a game but after these three
games in the 6-a-side, I can sympathise with his plight. Two talented
players but no matter how good we are, we can't do much damage if we don't
get the ball supplied to us. 

     Cunno
    

	re .136

	Rubbish.

	The truly great player recognizes when he needs to be substituted
	for. E.g. Charlie Hurley, when player/manager, "I'm playing awful,
	bring on the substitute."

	Tony

    In the 6-a-side game, every player has far more chances to touch the
    ball and affect the play in one way or another. It's not as if you're
    standing wide on the wing, waiting for something to happen while the
    far-side fullback is trying to break out. Three games and three
    scoreless draws, huh? Guess you must be a real goal scoring threat.
    Just curious, how many shots did you take, and how many of them were on
    net? Great scorers make things happen, one way or another. It's not as
    if all you have to do is wait upfield until one of your team-mates
    feeds you a perfect pass...
    
     

    
    Martin, it's your own fault for playing in the England shirts.  :-)
    
    Gary.

	Re .136

	Martin,
		.......................................words fail me..


			       Alboy.

    
    
    66.136
    
    
    
    
    
    " More of this PLEASE  "     Daily Star
    
    " Rib splitting family fun "   The Standard
    
    " Tears of laughter all the way "   Basingstoke Gasette
    
    " Great work from the Noting Funnyman "   Me 
    
     
         :^)
        
    Chris  
    

    
    Now for a real shock - something about Tranmere in the Tranmere note....
    
    Friday 24th July
    
    Tranmere    2-2   Oldham
    ? & ?             Sharp, Henry
    (wasn't Aldo)
    
    
    The first outing for the Digital northern football supporters club
    witnessed a truly sad event, the end of a legend. Having read so much
    about 'The great dildo', a number of us from the northern CSC decided
    to trek off to Prenton Park to witness 'the great one' in action. What
    a shock, Aldridge was by far the worst player on the pitch, he looked
    slow and clumsey and even though he was playing against a very average
    defence only managed one half chance, which he fluffed badly. 
    
    Oldham settled quickly and took an early lead when Sharp showed
    all his class and thundered a superb header passed Nixon in the
    Tranmere goal - Aldridge should have equalised soon after, but despite
    looking yards off-side, he had a free header which went well over the
    bar. Tranmere stormed back and equalised after a fine run by the centre
    half. Oldham regained the lead in the second half when Henry volleyed
    the keeper's clearence back over his head into an empty goal. By now,
    Aldridge had run out of energy and seemed happy to play the 'klinsman
    role' (occasional wanders into the box and ludicrous dives if an
    opponent came anywhere near him). Oldham made an inspired substitution
    by introducing Neil McDonald and this lead to Tranmere's second
    equaliser, some neat build-up in midfield by passed McDonald and
    Milligan, resulted in a good cross which was well converted. (I didn't
    buy a programme and the game wasn't on telly so I haven't a clue who
    scored) 
    
    A fair result, but I think both teams will have problems next season,
    Tranmere's defence and midfield looked solid, but they'll struggle with
    such a poor forward line. Oldham had new signing Ian Olney partnering
    Sharp up front, but Olney didn't little to justify his transfer fee.
    
    Crowd 2,848
    
    Paul
                                                            

    Do people in this note know that the new season has started and that
    TGA has already notched 3 goals. Tranny are on their way to the premier
    league then we'll see if the great one is trully great

    So is he joint top-scorer in the league (with Robins)
    
    We should be told
    
    Regards,
    
    Andrew.D.Wicks

   <<< Note 66.144 by AIMTEC::WICKS_A "It wasn't supposed to end this way" >>>
                    -< A patient notefile awaits the word >-

    So is he joint top-scorer in the league (with Robins)
    
    We should be told
    
    Regards,
    
    Andrew.D.Wicks

     Yes, the great one is showing his worth once again being joint top
league scorer with Robins who is proving a great success since he left
stagnant OT. ALDO is continuing to prove the big bosses made a mistake by
not signing him. He will probably go on to score even more goals than he
did last year.

     Regards,

      Martin

	re .145

>    So is he joint top-scorer in the league (with Robins)

	Following the separation into F.A. Premier League
	and Football League, Divs 1-3,
	Aldo is no longer in the same league as Robins.

	Tony

    Tranmere yesterday completed the signing of Pat Nevin for #250,000.

    
    The back page of the sports section of today's Irish Times has a big
    feature on Aldo.  Looks like it was written by someone with as much
    devotion to him as Martin (Peter Byrne).
    
    It does include a big colour photo but unfortunately my copy didn't
    come with a free prayer mat.
    
    Gary.

      I have been very busy all day so it has taken me quite some time
to get to the notes but here I am.

I was in Dublin yesterday to witness what I can only call a marvellous
occasion as I was one of the very privileged 30,000 plus crowd who saw
THE GREAT ALDO at his best once again. Never in my lifetime have I seen
such precision and clinical execution in front of goal.

His two headed goals were the best ever seen at Lansdowne Rd and his 
penalty taking has developed into a very fine art. He is now into double
figures for Ireland and one wonders where does it all stop. He has now 
netted 11 goals against the Tunizians (1), Maltese (2), Turks (3), Swiss (1)
Albania (1) and Latvia (3). The Danes and the Spaniards are in for a rude
awakening when they face the great one.

I think that it was fate that made me go to the match yesterday as I only
decided to go late on Tuesday evening. You are all probably aware of the
photo of Aldo and I taken at Ronnie's testimonial in Dublin last October,
well I going to blow up the picture and frame it and put it over my desk at
work. If I don't get inspiration from Aldo, then I never will.

It was also a great day for Ronnie and I will be paying a tribute to him
in the Liverpool note and the Man. Utd note of course.

    Cunno


    

>> figures for Ireland and one wonders where does it all stop. He has now 
>> netted 11 goals against the Tunizians (1), Maltese (2), Turks (3), Swiss (1)
>> Albania (1) and Latvia (3). The Danes and the Spaniards are in for a rude
>> awakening when they face the great one.
    
    Top flight world oppo. not.
    
    Ian.

    re last 2
    
    Just like all the "Top flight oppo" who he scores all his League goals
    against. We're talking about titans like Bristol Rovers and Plymouth
    Argyle, who have all sorts of world-class players...
    :-)
    Tom

Re last,
       THE GREAT ALDO has scored league goals for every club that he has ever
played for. At Newport county, he was a prolific scorer alongside Tommy Tynan.
At Oxford, he scored countless goals alongside Billy Hamilton. He was top 
scorer for Liverpool in his two seasons there. At Real Sociedad, he was also
a prolific scorer for an average team and he is doing the same thing for Tranny.
So it doesn't matter about the opposition, THE GREAT ALDO will score no matter
what.

   Cunno

    

I managed to acquire a Sunday Turbine yesterday and was interested to see an
article on last Wednesdays match. It pointed out that Aldos perfromance 
against top class International teams still leaves a lot to be desired. Teams
like Latvia ar'nt exactly in the top flight. Now if Aldo can score against
Denmark and Spain without doing the shuffle then I will agree with you Cunno
but he still has a long way to go in my view.

Martin

     Great to see THE GREAT ONE get the soccer award last night. It just shows
that pure genius will be recognised at the end of the day. Aldo and Tranmere are
riding high at the moment and I am confident that ALDO will get them back to
the premier division. I saw Marco Van Basten the other night and even though he
scored four goals, he is not in ALDO's league. Aldo does much more work in a
game than Van Basten, much more chasing and closing down. Anybody could score
goals if playing with AC Milan. With the amount of possession that Milan get, I
would score four goals a game myself.

   Now THE GREAT ONE is set to dump the Spaniards in Seville on Wednesday.

    
      Martin

Is this a nightmare!!!!

Is cunno really back???

 Jasus Cunno where the hell have ya been for the past months???? I thought ya
went down to Cyprus to see the Pool play and ya met a local ca�lin and you've
been there ever since!!!!! 

   Ya can't be at home if the famous one is playing down in Seville on wed night
you must be his personal coach at this stage, what would the lad do without ya??

   Anyway, its good to see ya back.... (I'll probably get carpet bombed for
saying that!!!!!!!)

                                                             -dave-

    >I saw Marco Van Basten the other night and even though he
    >scored four goals, he is not in ALDO's league.
    
    Priceless.
    
    barry.

    > I saw Marco Van Basten the other night and even though he scored 
    > four goals, he is not in ALDO's league. 
    
    Yeah, Van Basten only plays in what is universally recognized as the
    best league on the planet, but I'm sure ALDO and his second-division
    pretenders who strugge for points against titans like Plymouth Argyle  
    would easily stuff Milan if they ever met in Europe. Of course, that
    will never happen, since Milan have skillfully dodged the mighty Tranny
    Rovers buy chickening out of the Anglo-Italian Cup. Some poor excuse
    about some other cup!
    
   > With the amount of possession that Milan get, I would score four goals 
   > a game myself.
      
    After all, you ARE the best footballer in DEC, right?
    
    :-) :-)
    
    Tom

    
 ��� With the amount of possession that Milan get, I would score four goals 
 ��� a game myself.
    
Would that be with or without studs in your boots.

   Brian,
         Three years ago, I made my debut for Kilkerrin Utd. in the
Roscommon league and scored a typically Aldo-like goal. Three weeks ago, I
made my debut with Renmore reserves, and believe it or not, I hit the net
again with a brilliant strike. Ask Shaughs or Mac if you don't believe me.
I also played a game since that and nearly scored. I beat the defence with
my Aldo-like anticipation and reading of the game. I was facing the keeper
but then as I was about to shoot, I slipped because half of my studs had
fallen out. Nobody ever told me that I was supposed to tighten them after
buying them.

Anyway, when I play football, I don't think about people like Van Basten. I
always base my game on Aldo and I can't go far wrong in doing that.

If Utd. had purchaded Aldo some time ago, then they might be able to score
a goal or two instead of those two plonkers they have at the moment. Even
Mike Phelan would score more than them.


    Martin

    
    66.154 and 66.160 :
    
    	Strong contenders for the NOTE OF THE YEAR award  !!!
    
    Eduard :-) ;-)

     <<< Note 66.160 by ESSB::MCUNNIFFE "I'M THE BEST FOOTBALLER IN DEC" >>>


>but then as I was about to shoot, I slipped because half of my studs had
>fallen out. Nobody ever told me that I was supposed to tighten them after
>buying them.

  Martin,

  I hope the manufacturers remembered to clearly mark the boots, left and 
  right.

  Stuart

 

    Re  .LAST 
    
    ...or did the they mark them left - left?
    
    Eduard  ;-) :-)

    
    What did you do after the studs fell off. Spit them out ort swallow?

      Nice to see ALDO notch his 12th international goal. He has now scored
four goals in the last three games. Now 34, he is playing better than ever.
His goal was pure class but that didn't surprise me. I always knew that
he had the beating of Zubbizeretta. In 6 games for Real Sociedad, ALDO has
now scored no fewer than 8 times against Barcelona.     

         Martin

Martin,
	I think your missing something...that goal was disallowed!!

re .166
    "I think your missing something..."

 A few marbles?

    I see that an Italian referee made TGA retake his peno last night telling
    him that his shimmy(sp) in the middle of his run up was not allowed. 
    As fate would have it he scored the first time(with the shimmy) and
    missed the second time hitting the shot off the crossbar and into the
    crowd.  Tranmere lost this Anglo-Italian tie 2 - 1 don't know who the
    opposition was though.
    
    Colin..
    ^^^^^^^

    
    
    I see that TDA got sent off against Oldham for stamping on an Oldham
    player who was on the ground in an off-the-ball incident....tut tut
    what an example to set ...perhaps he should team up with Ian Wright and
    play for Southampton.....
    
    Paul

Tranmere won the replay last night against Oldham 3-0

   Nice One

    
    and TGA prevented John Morrissey from getting a hat-trick by being
    off-side when Morrissey struck his "third"!!!!
    
    
    M.J.
    

      Any truth in the news that THE GREAT ONE and his wife were assaulted in
a pub in Liverpool at the weekend. I just heard it from a friend of mine.


      Regards,

        Martin

    
    Nothing in the news in Liverpool.
    
    On a sadder note, a Tranmere supporter died at the weekend after being
    attacked on the London underground following Tranmere's game at
    Charlton a few weeks back.
    
    It's good to know the loons are still around in London !  :-(
    
    Paul

    One of the Sunday rags had a story in it about TGA's wife taking a
    beating in a Liverpool pub from another woman.  TGA replied with a
    right hook to the husbands jaw.  TGA & wife have decided not to press
    charges.
    
    Apparently during the scuffle TGA's wife had "her curly wig" knocked
    off.  Rumour has it that she had borrowed it from Alan Sunderland for
    the night.
    
    		Brian

   > off.  Rumour has it that she had borrowed it from Alan Sunderland for
   > the night.
    
    Nah, Terry McDermott must have been in town.
    
    barry.

Tranmere 1 Ispwich 2

Tranny lost and guess who wasn't playing.....you guessed it, John Aldridge.
They went ahead through Nevin but it wasn't to be their day. So the Merseyside
interest in the cup has ended. With Liverpool & Everton now gone, the F.A. CUP
has lost much of it's appeal.

      Martin    

   Is THE GREAT ALDO out for two more games. They sure did miss him on
Saturday. It's very tight at the moment in div. 1. Newcastle are certain to
come up with Tranny, Milwall & West Ham fighting for second place.


    Martin

    There is no way that Tranny would have lost their way if THE GREAT ALDO
had been playing. Since he has been out, they have struggled badly. We often
hear that one man doesn't make a team but in this case, one man certainly
makes the team.

  When Aldo was with Newport county, they did quite well. Now they are gone
from the league.

 Oxford Utd. were doing very well in division one when Aldo was there. Now
they are languishing in the old third division.

 Liverpool were hugely successful while they had ALDO, winning the League
and cup. Now they are struggling as well.

 Real Socidad thrived while THE GREAT ONE was there. They finished very high
up in the league. As far as I know, they are struggling at the moment.

 Now Tranny who were pushing for promotion right behind Newcastle are slipping
down and whose missing from the team, THE GREAT ALDO.

It just goes to prove what a sensational player this man is. Very few players
are in dispensable and ALDO is one of them.

Also it is no coincidence that Ireland's great success in recent years has
come since ALDO joined us.

I hear that Inter Milan have splashed out $12 milion on Dennis Berkhamp & Wim
Vonk. They would have spent it more wisely if they had put in a bid for the
greatest striker that the world has ever seen. I just feel that I had to
express myself and I will continue to do so.


      Cunno.

  Martin,

  I don't think you should overlook the part he played in making
  Wimbledon Cup winners.

  Stuart

    re -1
    
    touche'
    
    

    
    Rumour has it that Celtic & Eire striker, Tommy Coyne (Aged 30), has
    joined Tranmere for the fee of �350,000.
    Can anyone confirm this (Before I go home off the nightshift & read it
    in the papers for myself btw) ?
    
    SFQCSC
    
    

    
    He's one of a number of players that Tranmere have been linked with
    (Rosenthal of Liverpool & Garry Thompson of QPR are the others),
    nothings been agreed yet (well not according to the radio). Aldridge is
    out for at least another month, possible for the rest of the season.
    Tranmere won their second game in a row last night - 1-0 at Brentford,
    Nevin scored.
    
    Paul

 Tranny have just signed Tommy Coyne from Celtic for 450,000 to cover for
TGA who is out for the remainder of the season and to help them in their
promotion bid. Coyne will need to impress because once TGA gets fit, then it's
the bench for Coyne.

      Cunno

    
    Who`s this TGA ???                                      
    
    
    Once Coyne starts banging in the goals, TGA will
    be on boot cleaning duty until he gets another
    club.....
    
    Tam.....

    
    Tam,
    
      I just knew you were a closet Celtic supporter 8*)...

Tragic
Tommy Coyne's wife Alison, died yesterday aged 29. 
    
    

    Cunno, whats happened? Has TGA retired? Has he done owt this season?

    
    No........Cunno has retired !
    
    TGA
    
    

   I certainly have not retired. Aldo is still my favourite player by far and is
still banging in the goals and will finish top scorer in div 1 and my 
prediction is that he will finish top scorer in USA 94. Without a shadow of
a doubt, he is the best striker going to the finals so it's look out for the
Italians, Mexicans & Dutch.


C U N N O
    
    

    Cunno,
    
    Eire are in the same group as Norway not Holland.
    
    regards,
    
    Andrew.D.Wicks

RE -1.
     Slip of the tongue there Andrew. Of course I know that Norway are in our
group and not Holland. When they face TGA anyway, it won't make any
difference.

Regards,

Martin

    MARTIN,
    
      Since you have had the Tranmere shirt they have not won.
    
      You could be a bad omen !!!!!!!!!!!!11111
    
    
    
    ... Stevie

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                                 -< Nightmare >-

    MARTIN,
    
      Since you have had the Tranmere shirt they have not won.
    
      You could be a bad omen !!!!!!!!!!!!11111
    
Stevie,
        Tranny and Aldo will get it right at the end of the day. By the way,
have you any news for me::))

C U N N O

I am over the moon at the moment. I have just received a TGA autographed
number 8 Tranmere jersey that the ace marksman has worn. On the front, it's
autographed by the whole Tranny team and on the back, it's signed by Aldo.
I am going to frame this and put it up in my home. I'm just over the moon at
the moment. It's the best present I have ever received. Imagine having a jersey
that has been worn by the greatest striker in the world. Well I have it. When
Aldo scores the winner for us in the world cup in July, the value of this
jersey will go through the roof.

I don't know what it is but Aldo's jersey must be having an influence on my
game at the moment but in the evenings recently, we have been playing at
home and I just can't stop scoring. Typical Aldridge play, hanging around the
box picking up the bits and pieces, meeting the ball at the far stick, Buddy
Holly's from the edge of the box, getting on to the end of things from the
ball played over the top, getting the flick-on at the near post, chasing
balls to the corner flag and creating chances for my teammates. I'm
definately playing the best football of my career and I owe it all to my Aldo
jersey. I have met the great one and now I'm wearing one of his jerseys and
terrorising defences wherever I play.

I'm just over the moon at the moment.


A L D O

    
    Martin,

    I'm glad you're happy with your WALDO autographed jersey. May I suggest
    that your next acquisition be the following garment...........
    
    
    It's an off-white colour with long sleeves...which incidentally buckle
    behind your back. I'll even get it signed by that legend, R.P McMurphy.
    
    I'm sure Nurse Ratchet would come after you dressed in that attire.
    
    P.S.
    
    
     Medication Time.....Medication Time.......Aw...Cunno wants to watch
     the World Series......

                     
    Yesterday I watched the Tranmere 0:0 Leicester playoff first leg.
    
    I saw a spectacularly good display be the Leicester goalkeeper and 
    a spectacularly bad display from a referee who failed to give a penalty
    for a blatant handball by a defender on his own goalline.
    
    Is it fair of the F.A. to expect a totally blind referee to do two 
    matches in two days ?
    
    Outraged,
    
    Blackburn.
    
    p.s. I bet United gave him a lift up the M1/M6 on Saturday night !  

    What were the scores last nite for Leicester v Tranmere
    and Millwall v Derby?
    
    Simon

    Leicester 2 - Tranmere 1 (agg 2-1)
    
    Millwall 1 - Derby 3 (agg 1-5)

    
    .....is there any truth in the rumour that Mr Waite was at the Den
    supporting Millwall last night???? 8-)
    
    JBG

Naw I think Terry was chained to the railings outside :-)

    Can anyone post any info (good or bad) about Ian Nolan - recently
    departed to Sheffield Wednesday?
    
    Ta - Simon